Harry's Helping Hand

Last updated : 25 March 2004 By Martin Scott
O's boss Martin Ling has signed Pompey's Shaun Cooper and Warren Hunt on loan until the end of the season. Having watched the pair in reserve matches Ling spoke to Harry Redknapp who agreed to the loan informing Ling that he saw them playing a big part in Portsmouth's future.

Hunt has yet to play in the first team whilst Cooper has made three Premiership starts (with four substitute appearances) and had a previous loan spell at Brisbane Road in October 2003.

Leaving the club is ex skipper David Mcghee who goes to Ryman Premier League leaders Canvey Island. Mcghee, who seemed disgruntled at being substituted at Hull last week, subsequently asked for his name to be circulated to other clubs. Mcghee made 129 appearances and goes with the club's best wishes for success at Canvey.